Emilio's English Blog

 I am thankful for God because He gives me strength and guidance every day. He helps me stay hopeful, even when life is hard. I feel His love and presence in everything good around me. Knowing He is always with me gives me peace and courage. Today in class we worked on our final touches in the presentations. My group finished so I took a nap. Overall, all my classes were pretty chill and easy today. We barely did anything and I was happy because of that. My day has been going good, I went to work after school and was really tired. But now im home and I can finally rest, and sleep unbothered since there's no more school for a week.

 When my friend passed away, I didn’t want to believe it. I kept thinking they were still here and would call or text. I was scared to accept they were really gone. Over time, I learned it’s okay to feel sad and remember the good times. Today in class we worked on our presentations, but shortly after the lights went out and it was pitch black. It was actually kind of scary to see the school really dark but we walked to a classroom with windows and got excused from the presentation. My day has been going pretty good, ive been pushing through and just want to get home and relax. Sometimes I ask myself how does school make me tired if im just sitting in a chair listening to teachers teach and using a computer to do my work. I dont know, its kind of confusing.

 Elections are very complicated. People vote, but there are many rules and systems that decide how votes are counted. I will never fully understand how everything works together to choose leaders. Today in class we were introduced to the writer, Anita Desai. "The Devoted Son" is about Rakesh, a hardworking son who becomes a doctor and makes his family proud. He takes care of his father, Varma, when he gets old and sick. Rakesh controls his father’s food and medicine strictly to keep him healthy. Varma feels frustrated because he wants freedom, not just care. Today I feel pretty good, i've been working on an art project for a bit now and I feel really motivated to do more and I love the progress and how its looking so far. 

 I wish I had more money because it would make life a lot easier. I could help my family with bills, spoil my girlfriend a little, and save for college without stressing. Sometimes it feels like no matter how much I work, there’s still not enough to do everything I want or need. Today in class we watched a video about Indias population and read an article about interesting facts. I learned that, India's population is very large and growing quickly, which causes problems like overcrowded cities, not enough jobs, and limited resources like water and food. This makes it hard to provide good healthcare, education, and housing for everyone. It also increases pollution and puts pressure on the environment. Today my day has been going pretty good, even though I have to go straight to work after school I still feel pretty good.

 One day, my friends and I went out to eat. I realized I forgot my wallet and felt embarrassed. They smiled, said, "Don't worry," and paid for my meal. Today in class we answered some questions about colorism in India. I learned that Colorism in India is a preference for lighter skin over darker skin. It affects jobs, marriage, and beauty standards. Many people face unfair treatment because of their skin color. Ive been having a pretty good day, i'm really hungry so i'm going to use my free chic fil a gift card I received for applying to college.

 At my first concert, I thought I’d stay calm, but the energy surprised me and made my heart beat fast. The crowd cheering and the flashing lights made everything feel huge, and I felt more excited than I expected. When the music started, I felt totally in the moment, like I was part of something big that I didn’t want to end. Today in class we were introduced to norms in India such as defecating in public. I found it very different and kind of unhygienic how in India its totally normal to use the restroom in public and just walk away like nothing. Very different from our lifestyles here in America since everyone is used to toilets. We read an article and answered questions on a powerpoint. Overall my day has been going pretty good. 

 I felt completely lost when I rode Marta at Five Points for the first time. The train was crowded, and I didn't know which way to go. I was confused about where to get off and how to find the right exit. It was a bit overwhelming, but I figured it out eventually. Today in class we were able to read the article and answer questions based on what we read. Overall I think the Indian culture is very unique and interesting to learn about. My day today has been going okay, my stomach has been hurting and ive been starving so once I get home ill be well rested and full. 

The first time i hung out with my girlfriend felt like something special. We were both shy but couldn’t stop smiling. We talked, joked around, and felt like we’d known each other forever. That’s a place i never wanted to leave. Today in class we were introduced to the India culture. We watched videos of norms in eating and talking. In india, you eat with your hands to show you appreciate and respect the food. Today my day has been going good. I’ve had lots of projects due today. 

 Today in class Mr. Rease was out so we had a sub. Our assignment was on Newsela. It was honestly a quick and easy 100. the article i read about was reusing sneakers and how old pair of sneakers are recycled restored or donated. Overall i thought i was interested. We then had to do a quiz and answer a writing prompt. My day so far has been really busy. i’ve had so much to do. 

 Today in class we read and analyzed another poem by langston hughes and had a class discussion together. We were assigned a person from the poem to were assigned a project. i think it’s incredible how many poems langston hughes has written and how powerful they are all and the meaning behind every word/stanza. overall i liked the poem we read. 

 Today in class it was empty. Only 3 people including me showed up to class because it was senior skip day. I earned a coupon just for showing up which was really good. i watched some youtube for a bit and took a nap. my day has been going pretty good. all my other classes were the same thing.